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Pioneering Smart Manufacturing: The Combined Power of Siemens Plant Simulation and DeepSeek AI

April 15, 2025

Siemens and DeepSeek AI are pioneering smart manufacturing by combining Siemens Plant Simulation with DeepSeek’s advanced AI models. This synergy enhances digital twin simulations with AI-driven insights for predictive optimization, adaptive production planning, and efficient resource utilization. DeepSeek’s large language models empower SimTalk programming by converting natural language into code, offering smart debugging, and providing access to an AI-curated knowledge base of industry best practices. A recent showcase demonstrated faster, more accurate simulation development through AI-assisted tools. This collaboration marks a decisive step toward smarter, more agile industrial systems in the era of Industry 4.0.

By Matthias Heinicke
5 MIN READ

Crane simulation reduces costs while enhancing planning reliability

March 31, 2025

Crane simulation plays a vital role in optimizing industrial production by improving workflow efficiency and ensuring seamless coordination between human operators and machinery. Integrating remote control systems allows for precise movement and synchronization, minimizing delays and inefficiencies. Accurate simulations also help determine the ideal number of cranes required, preventing costly overdimensioning. Additionally, assessing load distribution on crane runways ensures structural stability and avoids expensive retroactive modifications. By leveraging digital tools, businesses can enhance planning reliability, reduce costs, and improve safety. At the Plant Simulation User Conference 2025, Steffen Bangsow will present insights on optimizing crane-based production systems.

By Matthias Heinicke
5 MIN READ

AI in manufacturing: Transforming engineering, production and supply chains

February 27, 2025

Manufacturing is at a turning point. Rising complexity, supply chain disruptions, and evolving customer demands are pushing traditional methods to…

By Shirley Segev
7 MIN READ
Medical device, self-injection solutions, SHL-Medical manufacturing simulation analysis and optimization

+25 to 35% intralogistics improvement: Eye-opening simulation and analysis of manual vs. automated intralogistics and ASRS integration through Plant Simulation

June 3, 2024

SHL Medical’s conference lecture offered insights into their manufacturing simulation analysis and optimization strategies in the medical device industry. They emphasized the transformative impact of automation on production efficiency, inventory control, and process integration. Using Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, SHL Medical showcased their commitment to enhancing operational performance and driving innovation in self-injection solutions. Their presentation highlighted the importance of data-driven decision-making and strategic automation integration to streamline manufacturing processes efficiently.

By Matthias Heinicke
5 MIN READ

35% reduction in plant-level fluctuations and 30% expansion of warehouse capacity: Simulation-based optimization for production smoothing in a European food manufacturer

May 13, 2024

The lecture presents an innovative hybrid simulation-based optimization methodology for production smoothing in the European food industry, aiming to reduce plant-level fluctuations and enhance warehouse capacity, offering significant benefits and insights for industrial production optimization.

By Matthias Heinicke
4 MIN READ

Advanced approach to the creation of a logistics simulation model

May 7, 2024

The lecture explores the transformative potential of logistics simulation modeling using an intelligent logistic library, highlighting its ability to optimize AGV logistics through dynamic simulation techniques.

By Matthias Heinicke
5 MIN READ

Smart Factory: Unlocking operational excellence: Integrating Plant Simulation in the era of smart factories

May 7, 2024

Adrián García, from Alhona, will present a lecture on integrating Plant Simulation into the era of smart factories to achieve operational excellence. Despite the onset of the fifth industrial revolution, many companies have yet to fully leverage its potential. García will discuss the concept of smart factories, highlighting their role in enhancing productivity. He will emphasize the significance of Plant Simulation in this context, shedding light on its contribution to optimizing operational processes within smart factory frameworks.

By Matthias Heinicke
3 MIN READ

Building on success: Electrolux group enhances library ecosystem, driving efficiency and innovation

May 3, 2024

The Electrolux Group lecture at the Siemens Plant Simulation Conference unveils their latest digitalization advancements, focusing on expanding their library ecosystem for enhanced manufacturing efficiency and innovation. Their journey, from 2019 analysis to the 2024 introduction of specialized libraries, showcases reduced development timelines and tailored solutions.

By Matthias Heinicke
4 MIN READ

Real-time guidance for workers using smartwatches, AI and the digital twin

May 2, 2024

Dr. Hugo Zupan, from Digiteh d.o.o., highlights in the lecture how AI and Digital Twin technology revolutionize manufacturing by offering real-time guidance to workers through smartwatches. This integration enhances operational efficiency, task understanding, and transparency while optimizing workload distribution. It enables swift responses to disruptions and facilitates detailed analysis for continuous improvement, ushering in a new era of efficiency and adaptability in manufacturing.

By Matthias Heinicke
6 MIN READ